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The week began with a sharp selloff on Monday due to escalating trade tensions, but markets rebounded strongly in the following days, led by gains in technology stocks.

A period marked by significant volatility due to geopolitical developments and corporate earnings reports.

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The U.S. stock market experienced significant volatility during the week of March 31 to April 4, 2025, primarily due to escalating trade tensions between the United States and China.​

The U.S. stock market experienced notable volatility during the week of March 24 to March 28, 2025, influenced by evolving trade policies, inflation concerns, and shifts in consumer sentiment.​

During the week of March 10 to March 14, 2025, U.S. stock markets experienced significant volatility, culminating in a notable rally on Friday.

The week of March 3 to March 7, 2025, was marked by significant volatility across major U.S. stock indices, influenced by trade tensions, economic data, and corporate earnings.

Let’s start with the big picture. I believe 2025 will be a positive year for the markets, potentially ending with high single-digit gains. However, I also expect a 15-30% drop at some point during the year. This prediction is tied to the potential success of the current administration’s policies, which could create what’s known as a fiscal drag.

The week of February 17 to February 21, 2025, saw significant volatility in the U.S. stock markets, culminating in notable declines across major indices.

During the week of February 10 to February 14, 2025, U.S. stock markets experienced notable gains, with major indices reaching or approaching record highs.